According to the serial killer Ed Kemper JW walked like that because he was 6'4 tall yet still had very small feet . Tall men with small feet apparently have balancing issues . Ed's dad was the same. The giant Ed once stod on a JW footprint when he was only 14 and completely covered it.
I'm not so sure about the small feet claim. The Chinese Theater concrete boot prints seem small, but I think that is because of the style of riding boot he wore. The heel is set forward pretty far as seen in this photo. Edited to add: Dean Martin's boot heels are even more exaggerated. evolution-institute.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/john_wayne.png
@@jvj4505 Ok now that makes more sense . Maybe Ed wasn't so smart after all :) In theory though the explanation of small feet vs tall person for his walk would still stand as this style of boot would simulate having small feet.
Don't get me wrong, I love John Wayne movies, I love westerns in general, I grew up with them and I take great pleasure in watching them again and again whenever they are on TV or online. It's just that I fail to see that special thing everybody else seems to see in his walk :) Watch this video at 0:18, I don't see confidence there, I see a hesitant, tired man... Maybe it's just me...
Thats sort of the deal. He walks with a bit of a limp, it's subtle, but its there. Let alone the way he talks is iconic. Just watch a lot of Ryan Stile's impressions of him. He exaggerates the best.
lol! maybe it don't look so good from the back. i agree, he does look like he's tired. and it's very awkward. but from the front, 00:02 you can definitely see the confidence in his strut, he looks pretty cool from that angle lol
No, I'm sorry you guys are wrong as to why John Wayne walked as he did. When he was younger his dad said for him to walk with his toes slightly pointed in to give a more "manly swagger" to his walk. The walk by Wayne is very intentional...it is not a limp or a mobility issue...it is a deliberate swagger in his walk.
Dont be fooled by actors,if they had to hire a straight man and had to play a cowboy,that wouldnt be acting now would it? What do you think hollywood is filled with? Was he? From a straight man,the way he walked,he probably was.
John Waynes son said he walked like that on purpose because he was self conscious about how he really walked and studied how americans and cowboys walk.
Before Hollywood the Duke played football and had an injury. It affected his walk somewhat. He worked for John Ford moving sets. It was John Ford who gave him a break into the movies. He encouraged the Duke to exaggerate his walk the way he did in the movies. I’ve seen his display of clothing, boots, hat, saddle and guns at the Gene Autry Museum. Yes, he was 6’4” and no, he didn’t walk that way because he wore size 10 boots. They were big boots on display and had to be 12, or 13 or so. Miss you Duke…
@@kashaid I saw his boot prints there too. They did look small. Must have been wearing a boot with a higher heel. The heels are under slung. Meaning a lot of slope on the back of the heel, not upright…
Brendan Wayne (born February 8, 1972) is an American actor who served as a body double for Din Djarin, The Mandalorian (staring Pedro Pascal) No wonder I like seeing din djarin "walk"...its just like the "walk" of john Wayne!
There are different theories like he injured his foot as youth, and fracture never healed properly or that he walks toe-to-heel. In america toe-to-heel type walk is associated with native americans in wild west, but its actually natural way humans should walk. Because we have started to wear constrictive boots we go heel-to-toe, but any group of people who use less shoes or primitive style shoes naturally walk toes first, but most to us modern humans it looks very odd way of walk, but i think some people walk like that even growing up with modern shoes
Mike Barkett, I just finished reading the bio of Paul Fix, who taught John Wayne--a lifelong friend--his famous and distinctive "rolling walk" when Wayne was starting out in the business. He wanted something to set him apart, so Fix suggested the rolling gait that became his trademark. Paul Fix played Micah Torrance, the Sheriff on "The Rifleman"
@@eventsreview7119 Thanks for getting the story straight. I can't imagine Earp walking like that and not being laughed at. There is a vid of Fred Astaire at home in the 50's on that show where celebs are interviewed at home, where the John Wayne walk is mentioned. Maybe Fix + Astaire influence. Fred kills on his drumset . He was also a hunter. I bet he could shoot better too.
@@eventsreview7119 Just remembered I was thinking of this interview of Astaire : th-cam.com/video/GJXJg07CVrU/w-d-xo.html You are correct about Paul Fix coaching him.
Sorry John, but Henry Fonda had the best cowboy walk... As for the Birdcage, nobody can replace the late great Michel Serrault, the original Zaza Napoli!
The Bird Cage is one of the funniest movies I have ever seen. I still laugh when I see Nathan Lane wearing crocs.
Omg I’m watching it rightnow and I had just had to look up this walk! 😂😂 My first time seeing birdcage and I love it!
@@theanonymoushelpline7248 lol I've watched it soany times.
Lol, I had to see for myself. Lol
Nah man. Those are not crocs lmfao.
Those are women’s leather wedge clogs
Me and my girlfriend randomly put that on one night and i was shocked by how funny it was
Holy shit John Wayne does walk like that.
Bro I’m here from the same thing 😂
I like that half of the comments on this video are people who saw that scene in The Birdcage and then came to check.
Pretty sure this video was made for us too
He really does walk with a little 💅
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Pues no te lo pierdas , vengo del futuro y volvio a comentar esto y llegue aqui
El bueno de Berto lo hizo de nuevo...
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Veo que varios venimos por lo mismo
Lo peor es que yo no tengo ni idea de por qué todo el mundo me recuerda esto al cabo de dos años.
Thanks! I was trying to explain to my offspring why this scene is so hilarious
I’m literally here bc of birdcage
Me too! Just finished watched a john wayne movie and remembered the Birdcage scene ! Lol
So am I 😅😅😅
Lmao same
According to the serial killer Ed Kemper JW walked like that because he was 6'4 tall yet still had very small feet . Tall men with small feet apparently have balancing issues . Ed's dad was the same. The giant Ed once stod on a JW footprint when he was only 14 and completely covered it.
I'm not so sure about the small feet claim. The Chinese Theater concrete boot prints seem small, but I think that is because of the style of riding boot he wore. The heel is set forward pretty far as seen in this photo.
Edited to add: Dean Martin's boot heels are even more exaggerated.
evolution-institute.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/john_wayne.png
@@jvj4505 Ok now that makes more sense . Maybe Ed wasn't so smart after all :)
In theory though the explanation of small feet vs tall person for his walk would still stand as this style of boot would simulate having small feet.
John Wayne's grandson claimed John's feet were a size 10.
Thank you. I like to get all my news and opinions from serial killer Ed Kemper and was hoping someone posted his thoughts.
@@jameslutian1977 lol!
BirdCage Robin Williams
Lol i walk the same way as John wayne 😂
Dads walking into home depot
I love John wayne
That's how I walk when I've shat in my pants.
President Potatohead is the perfect example of that.
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I don't really see Nathan Lane's impression but John Wayne walks like hes exausted or drunk and a high wind would tip him over.
Am I the only one who sees nothing special about that walk? To me, it looks like someone with mobility issues or some walking impairment.
Don't get me wrong, I love John Wayne movies, I love westerns in general, I grew up with them and I take great pleasure in watching them again and again whenever they are on TV or online.
It's just that I fail to see that special thing everybody else seems to see in his walk :)
Watch this video at 0:18, I don't see confidence there, I see a hesitant, tired man... Maybe it's just me...
Thanks, I appreciate your thoughts on this.
Thats sort of the deal. He walks with a bit of a limp, it's subtle, but its there. Let alone the way he talks is iconic. Just watch a lot of Ryan Stile's impressions of him. He exaggerates the best.
lol! maybe it don't look so good from the back. i agree, he does look like he's tired. and it's very awkward. but from the front, 00:02 you can definitely see the confidence in his strut, he looks pretty cool from that angle lol
No, I'm sorry you guys are wrong as to why John Wayne walked as he did. When he was younger his dad said for him to walk with his toes slightly pointed in to give a more "manly swagger" to his walk. The walk by Wayne is very intentional...it is not a limp or a mobility issue...it is a deliberate swagger in his walk.
John Wayne walked like a deeply closeted homosexual
He'd tell you he was closeted but he'd never admit he was gay
@@greggotti9740 much like Norm MacDonald
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Dont be fooled by actors,if they had to hire a straight man and had to play a cowboy,that wouldnt be acting now would it?
What do you think hollywood is filled with?
Was he?
From a straight man,the way he walked,he probably was.
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He was six foot 4 with size 4 feet. The end.
He really walks like Al Bundy
John Waynes son said he walked like that on purpose because he was self conscious about how he really walked and studied how americans and cowboys walk.
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Before Hollywood the Duke played football and had an injury. It affected his walk somewhat. He worked for John Ford moving sets. It was John Ford who gave him a break into the movies. He encouraged the Duke to exaggerate his walk the way he did in the movies. I’ve seen his display of clothing, boots, hat, saddle and guns at the Gene Autry Museum. Yes, he was 6’4” and no, he didn’t walk that way because he wore size 10 boots. They were big boots on display and had to be 12, or 13 or so.
Miss you Duke…
more like size 6 when you look at his print on the Chinese Theatre’s Forecourt
@@kashaid I saw his boot prints there too. They did look small. Must have been wearing a boot with a higher heel. The heels are under slung. Meaning a lot of slope on the back of the heel, not upright…
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He walks like his name was Marion...
Brendan Wayne (born February 8, 1972) is an American actor who served as a body double for Din Djarin, The Mandalorian (staring Pedro Pascal)
No wonder I like seeing din djarin "walk"...its just like the "walk" of john Wayne!
Honestly walks like a model...
I was just told that I walk like John Wayne. I'm 6'5 tall and 11.5 feet size.
How the hell do I have size 12 feet at 5'8"?!?! Size 12.5 in sneakers and 12 in boots.
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Live footage of me walking back from leg day.
What’s up the walk... I guess he is swung both ways..
There are different theories like he injured his foot as youth, and fracture never healed properly or that he walks toe-to-heel. In america toe-to-heel type walk is associated with native americans in wild west, but its actually natural way humans should walk. Because we have started to wear constrictive boots we go heel-to-toe, but any group of people who use less shoes or primitive style shoes naturally walk toes first, but most to us modern humans it looks very odd way of walk, but i think some people walk like that even growing up with modern shoes
More like a saunter.
I say is that Jack Sparrow walking after hours there I see........
I am here from married with children
This seen was much funnier before I saw John Wayne walk. Maybe there just aren't good clips of it but I don't see anything strange.
For those wondering why he walked like that he had a Leg Injury as a Youth which didnt heal Properly
LOL keep telling yourself that party boi😂
Caminaba como si se estuviera cagando, luego tienes que oir '' nadie cambiaba como John Wayne'' en fin...
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John Wayne copied his walk and the way he talked from wyatt Earp who he met back in the early days before Earp died
Mike Barkett, I just finished reading the bio of Paul Fix, who taught John Wayne--a lifelong friend--his famous and distinctive "rolling walk" when Wayne was starting out in the business. He wanted something to set him apart, so Fix suggested the rolling gait that became his trademark. Paul Fix played Micah Torrance, the Sheriff on "The Rifleman"
@@eventsreview7119 Thanks for getting the story straight. I can't imagine Earp walking like that and not being laughed at. There is a vid of Fred Astaire at home in the 50's on that show where celebs
are interviewed at home, where the John Wayne walk is mentioned. Maybe Fix + Astaire influence. Fred kills on his drumset . He was also a hunter. I bet he could shoot better too.
@@eventsreview7119 Just remembered I was thinking of this interview of Astaire : th-cam.com/video/GJXJg07CVrU/w-d-xo.html You are correct about Paul Fix coaching him.
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I never realized his walk is actually weird...like drunk and pissed off.
like he has a hot and ready surprise up there. and he is engaging in operation pucker clutch.
Daymmmme didn't know a walk could be sexy
it is a very sexy walk if your gay. he is obviously experienced with shoving shit up his ass. he walks like he has a walking stick lodged up there.
@@richardlooch2109 you’re
@@eh6623 fucking grammar nazi.
@@richardlooch2109 fucking homophobe
now just get off yer horse and head into the saloon
Sorry John, but Henry Fonda had the best cowboy walk...
As for the Birdcage, nobody can replace the late great Michel Serrault, the original Zaza Napoli!
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Kind of effeminate
Just BS. The scene in birdcage is nowhere near the way JW walked. 🤷